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PROJECT OF THE WEEK: Creating a Modern Studio From An Amish Shed UPDATE! Barn doors installed!

After several weeks, I am back with an EXCITING update on the creation of my studio project (created from an authentic Amish shed).

The UPDATE: The installation of custom barn doors! In creating my design, I created two closets for storage. While the studio is new and modern, I wanted it to have an elegant, country feel. Last blog post, hand scraped hardwood flooring was installed. Now, the installation of authentic looking barn doors! Instead of traditional closet doors, I felt barn doors would add charm and create interest. I have to say I LOVE, LOVE the look.

Huge kudos to Scott Yoder of Yoder Precision Carpentry (Freehold, NY) who created the doors from scratch with just my vision and a couple of inspirational images to guide him.

The barn door hardware is heavy, thick, sturdy and absolutely gorgeous! I am typically not a fan of purchasing items without seeing them first..but this was a leap of faith and it paid off!

The perfect barn hardware deserves the perfect door pulls. I snagged these incredible, authentic J. G. Wilson Elevator pulls (stamped with their 1889 manufacture date) on EBAY. I am so crazy for these pulls!